The Gayly Planet: The Final Fronqueer | A Star Trek Podcast

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 21 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Arsenal of Freedom.”    The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about lollipop-themed songs, Doctor Who, dog outfits, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, dangerous plants, and our “hey, how are you?” segment!   Please consider  joining our Patreon or gifting a membership —our Patrons a...

Can Humanity have a better future, as a treat? Today we are talking with Hannah McGregor about the special place Star Trek occupies in the sci-fi genre, and what we can learn from it. Also featuring conversation about Doctor Who, Octavia Butler, and a host of book recommendations!    The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about nail polish, the inherent risk of missed...

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 20 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Coming of Age.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about death rituals, B’Elanna Torres, black light reactive birds, neutral grounds, Rufio interruptions, and our “hey, how are you?” segment. Please consider joining our Patreon or gifting a membership —our Patrons are the only reason we can mak...

Welcome to our first bonus advice episode of 2025!    In this episode: Can I be pansexual if I’ve only ever had one partner? Is it possible to build resilient communities and friendships that last through difficult times? How do we build the future we want to live in? And, how do I figure out my gender when my relationship to my body is already complicated for other reasons?   ...

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 19 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Coming of Age.”    The Patreon version  of this episode contains bonus content about Lark’s window spider and our “hey, how are you?” segment.   Don’t miss our sticker sale!  15% off ends January 31st.   Please consider  joining our Patreon or gifting a membership —our Patrons are th...

It’s our birthday 🥳 and we are celebrating with a delightful little episode full of love and reflection upon the past six years.  Make sure you are  following us on Instagram  so you can celebrate with us! Here’s the Tingler we talked about!   Don’t miss our Muppet Treasure Island Yule bonus episode on The Gay Pirate Podcast feed 🏴‍☠️ Want to send us some birthday love? Here...

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 18 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Home Soil.”  This episode is very special, because it has all of the  Patreon exclusive content  intact! Normally, the following conversations (totaling around 16 minutes!!!) would be Patreon only: Lark’s dog’s bedtime routine, gay media cancelations and how we would fix the problem if we were rich, koo...

Welcome to a very special episode of The Gayly Planet, in which we spread a little love to your timeline with our friend and yours, Chuck Tingle.  Listen to Lark’s episode  with Her Dark Materials here Listen to our latest Chuck interviews here Listen to our full first interview  with Chuck here Listen to our full second interview  with Chuck here Listen to our episodes about t...

Today we are discussing episode 17 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “When the Bough Breaks.”   Here’s the Patreon post!   Follow us on instagram  for up to date info!   The Patreon version  of this episode contains bonus content about beneficial bacteria/Doctor Who/internet showering discourse, and our “hey, how are you?” segment!    Find this episo...

Today we are discussing episode 16 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Too Short a Season.” The Doctor Who story Lark mentioned is called “The Resurrection Casket.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about how aging is a scam, Jeff Goldblum, and our “hey, how are you?” segment! Find this episode's image roundup here! Find Lark's tarot deck here! Want to support...

Today we are discussing episode 15 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “11001001.” The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content including some odd interruptions, athletic wear and where it belongs, The Matrix, and our “hey, how are you?” segment. Find this episode's image roundup here! Want to support us? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all the ways you can do so! Than...

Today we are discussing episode 14 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Angel One.” The Patreon version  of this episode contains bonus content about  Leonard Crofoot’s website , Halloween costumes future and past, and of course our new “hey how are you” segment! Here’s the Nat Geo article Lark referenced. Here’s the essay Jessie referenced. Here’s the Straw Feminist comic. Yo...

Today we were joined by our dear friend Chuck Tingle to discuss episode 13 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Datalore.” Our conversation with Chuck begins around minute 13! The Patreon version  of this episode contains a grand total of 22 minutes of bonus content!!!  Bonus Chuck content includes: our feelings about Lore (the character), Picard (the show), Q (the character),...

Today we are discussing episode 12 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Big Goodbye.” The Patreon version  of this episode contains bonus content about Brent Spiner’s “Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir,” our wish for more whimsical playtime opportunities for adults, and of course our new “hey how are you” segment! You can find most of our  Chuck Tingle Content here! Find this episod...

Today we are discussing episode 11 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Haven.”   The Patreon version  of this episode contains bonus content about 16 Candles, Stevie Nicks, and our new “hey, how’s it going” section!   You can listen to our  interview with Chuck Tingle here! You can listen to our discussion  about Bury Your Gays here! You can listen to our ...

Today we are discussing episode 10 of season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Hide and Q.” Find this episode's image roundup here! The Patreon version  of this episode contains bonus content about AI and the apolcalypse, Rufio being an IRL panda, and a long talk about the science of phobias. Here’s the  TikTok Jessie referenced . You can listen to our  Pride advice episode here...

Today we are discussing Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1, episode 9, “The Battle.” The Patreon version  of this episode contains bonus content about Admiral Jellico, the future of contraceptives, and biological compatibility between species.  You can listen to our  Pride advice episode here! Please support us if you can! We’ve got some hot hot deals going on right now— -30% o...

Today we are discussing Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1, episode 8: Justice.    The Patreon version  of this episode contains bonus content about Star Trek: Discovery and bonobos.    It’s time for our semi-annual fund drive! Please consider supporting us in one or more of the following ways—we can’t do this without your help! - Join our Patreon  this month for...

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 7 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Lonely Among Us.”  Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about Lark’s bird bath, a little Wayne’s World aside, broken sinks, and leaving the future for peanu...

Today we are discussing Star Trek:TNG season 1, episode 6, “Where No One Has Gone Before.” Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about the trippy screensavers we liked to look at while high in high school, whether the actor who plays Kosinski...

Today we are re-releasing our episode about the Doctor Who 50th anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor! We will return to our regularly scheduled programming asap. In the meantime, you should totally join our sticker club , because it's really cool and this month's sticker is Magical!!! You can also join in combination with our Patreon by selecting one of our sticker tiers when you sign up! Wa...

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 5 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Last Outpost.”  Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains ~9 minutes of bonus content about height differences, leaving voicemails, 26 episode seasons of TV, and a mini Pe...

The Gayly Planet is now officially a Star Trek: The Next Generation podcast! In honor of the new subject matter, we made you a little introduction episode— listen now to meet the queer nerds behind the hot takes. Find Jessie on instagram Find Lark on instagram or on his website The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus content about ~gender~ and the joys of seeing an animal when you have...

Today we are discussing season one, episode 4 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Code of Honor.” Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains a bonus conversation about Jessie encountering the trials of having to shave their face.  This is the last Star Tre...

Today we are discussing season 1, episode 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Naked Now.”  Find the image roundup for this episode here! Join us on Patreon for tons of fun stuff, including extended versions of all our episodes. The Patreon version of this episode contains bonus conversations about Futurama and our strongly differing opinions about MCM furniture! Right now, Lark is offer...